Casting back one's mind to last summer, it seemed Victor Osimhen would be inactive for the whole 2024-25 season after Napoli deregistered him from the squad. The Nigerian forward was not going to be part of Antonio Conte's plans the moment he took charge at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with the Italian tactician having preference for Romelu Lukaku whom he ultimately signed. Matters were made...
Organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have revealed the 2025 nominations for the 11th edition of the annual awards, Afrosport reports. The football accolade, instituted in 2012, was created to celebrate individuals' contribution to the expansion and deepening of football development in the country. Three nominees in 18 different categories have been shortlisted for this edition of the awards. The top three selection for the “King...
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced an ambitious lineup of activities for the 2025 calendar year, featuring a mix of local and international tournaments, training programs, and developmental initiatives aimed at growing the sport across the nation. The NRFF kicked off the year with the launch of the Rugby Rising Play Nigeria initiative across 15 states on 10 February, marking a significant step in...
Nigeria’s Falconets midfielder Chioma Olise has joined Turkish Women’s Super Lig side Trabzonspor, Afrosport reports. Olise secures a move to Turkey from Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) champions Edo Queens. The midfielder has reportedly signed a one-and-a-half-year contract at Trabzonspor and will wear the No. 16 shirt. AİLEMİZE HOŞ GELDİN 🫂 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐌𝐀 𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐄 I #𝟏𝟔 💫 pic.twitter.com/U8DAziqxPX — Trabzonspor Petrol Ofisi Kadın Futbol Takımı (@tskadinfutbol) February...
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Lobi Stars on Thursday announced the appointment of Sam Addingi as interim head coach, Afrosport reports. Addingi assumes the role following the resignation of former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi as Lobi Stars’ head coach earlier in the week. He becomes the team’s third coach this campaign, with Eugene Agagbe previously at the helm before the appointment of Amokachi. Under...
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